As a higher education student living in England, you can apply for a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) if you have a: disability long-term health condition mental health condition specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia The support you get depends on your individual needs and not…

Every day you probably use a range of different services and most of the time your experiences will be good and you’ll receive the service you expect; sometimes, things might not go how you would like them to. Sharing your experiences can help shape the…

The County Durham Local Offer is dedicated to helping families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) find the information they need. The Local Offer has a wide range of information on services, short breaks and activities that can support…

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